Information Technology Project Manager

Talantir; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions in St. Louis, MO seeks an IT Project Manager III for a 12-month contract.

This hybrid role requires 2-3 days onsite weekly and strong vendor management, leadership, and technical communication skills. You will lead large, complex projects using Waterfall or iterative methods, manage scope, schedule, budgets, and change control, and partner with the PMO and other PMs to drive velocity and value for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience at large organizations or Fortune 500 preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets, scheduling, forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage scope and schedule of large/complex projects.
• Develop plans and resources for high risk/impact projects.
• Manage budgets and invoices; ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Lead change control and PMO process improvements.
• Coordinate vendor management and select vendors.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and status meetings.

Skills

External vendor management

Leadership

Technical communication

Collaboration

Waterfall/Iterative PM

Vendor management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

7+ years of PM experience

Fortune 500 experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

IT Project Manager III

Locations: St. Louis, MO Contract duration: 12-month W2 Contract

Job Description

This is a hybrid position and the work will need to be onsite for 2-3 days per week, depending on need. Must have strong skills in: External vendor managementLeadership and Technical communication skillsAbility to collaborate with PMO team and other PMsWaterfall or Iterative Project Management experience

Job details

Specialized depth and breadth of expertise in job discipline or field, working independently to solve or lead others to solve complex problems. Independently defines and manages scope and schedule of large and complex projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budgets. Develops plan and resources (internal/external) for higher risk/impact and more complex projects (mega projects). Helps prioritize projects or projects impacting multiple disciplines or groups. Sets team members up for success by identifying and addressing their needs proactively, allowing the team to focus on valuable work (i.e., is a servant leader). Provides vendor management expertise in reviewing request for proposals, vendor contracts and selecting appropriate vendors. Manages demand planning process with Demand Planning group; guides others on the process and understands broader organizational demand planning. Manages project budget of large and complex projects, reviews and approves invoices for complex projects. Manages and ensures quality of higher risk/impact projects (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items) using Waterfall project management methods; interprets and anticipates scope creep. Anticipates risks, performs a risk analysis and prepares a preliminary plan to address potential risks. Assists in the development, implementation and enhancement of PMO processes, methodology, tools and automation. Provides expertise with logistics, problem solve and tweak processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement. Removes progress barrier (e.g., cultural, administrative, logistical challenges) and shields the team from external interference to ensure team is fully invested, functional and productive. Can actively manage change control issues as they occur. Prepares stakeholders for project delivery, facilitates transparency, adaptation and communicates how mega-projects drive value for the business. Facilitates recurring status meetings with stakeholders including Digital Project Managers, Digital Supervisors, and Digital Directors. Creates, delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan; delivers customer facing and internal change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; guides team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.

Expert Project Management knowledge and skills

Including: Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement within the team. Confident and skilled at navigating the team through roadblocks to allow sprints to be completed on time. MS Project, Primavera, etc., project management tools. Change management strategies and principles. Understanding of project planning principles such as timing, cost and the implications of project cost overruns. Ability to develop strategies for optimal resource utilization. Demonstrates strategic thinking in vendor management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. 7+ years of relevant experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred. 2+ years of experience at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies preferred.

Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at: [e-mail].